Two For The Lions by Lindsey Davis
Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will love this enthralling and expertly written mystery from multimillion-copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Bringing Ancient Rome to life with its vivid description and characterisation, you'll feel like you are right there! 'Surely the best historical detective in the business' -- Daily Telegraph 'If only all bestsellers were this satisfying' -- Time Out 'Davis's writing zings with fun' -- Daily Mail 'Quite brilliant' -- ***** Reader review 'A laugh a minute as always' -- ***** Reader review 'Remarkable' -- ***** Reader review 'Vastly entertaining' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************ FIGHTING FOR TRUTH IN NORTH AFRICA Lumbered with working alongside reptilian Chief Spy Anacrites, Marcus Didius Falco has the perfect plan to make money - he will assist Vespasian in the Emperor's 'Great Census' of AD73. His potential fee could finally allow him to join the middle ranks and be worthy of long-suffering Helena Justina. Unexpectedly confronted with the murder of a man-eating lion, Falco is distracted from his original task, uncovering a bitter rivalry between the gladiators' trainers. With one star gladiator dead, Falco is forced to investigate and the trail leads from Rome to the blood-soaked sand of the arena in North Africa. But what lies in store...?
Surely the best historical detective in the business * Daily Telegraph *
For more laughter visit Ancient Rome in Lindsey Davis' tenth novel * Mail on Sunday *
If only all bestsellers were this satisfying * Time Out *
For more laughter visit Ancient Rome in Lindsey Davis' tenth novel * Mail on Sunday *
If only all bestsellers were this satisfying * Time Out *
Lindsey Davis has written over twenty historical novels, beginning with The Course of Honour. Her bestselling mystery series features laid-back First Century detective Marcus Didius Falco and his partner Helena Justina, plus friends, relations, pets and bitter enemy the Chief Spy. After an English degree at Oxford University Lindsey joined the Civil Service, but became a professional author in 1989. Her books are translated into many languages and have been dramatized on BBC Radio 4. Her many prizes include the Premio Colosseo, awarded by the Mayor of Rome ‘for enhancing the image of Rome’, the Sherlock award for Falco as Best Comic Detective and the Crimewriters’ Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. For more information, please visit www.lindseydavis.co.uk.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780099515265 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099515261 |
| Title | Two For The Lions |
| Author | Lindsey Davis |
| Series | Falco |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2009-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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